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In this episode, we dive deep into “The Truth About Coaching: What It Is (and Isn’t)”—debunking common myths, exploring powerful coaching mindsets, and revealing how great leaders can unlock Fearless Possibilities through coaching. Host Sha Nacino sits down with Arvy Villamarzo—Executive and Life Coach, facilitator of Leadership Development Programs, former ICF Philippines President, and certified expert in top assessment tools (Gallup CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, EQ, DISC, and FIRO-B) to discuss all these and more!

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00:00 - Introduction & The Power of 'Fearless Possibilities'

00:01:12 - Being a Fearless Freelancer & ICF Philippines

00:02:14 - Transitioning from Leader to Coach

00:03:27 - Listening: The Heart of Coaching

00:05:19 - Skills, Mindset, and Blind Spots in Leadership Coaching

00:06:32 - Misconceptions and the Evolution of Coaching

00:08:18 - Stories of Transformational Coaching

00:09:47 - Coaching in Action: Real Client Stories

00:11:42 - The Art of Seeing What Clients Can't See

00:13:25 - Personality Assessments: Tools for Growth, Not Boxes

00:15:56 - Favorite Coaching Tools & Understanding Strengths

00:18:26 - Coaching Methods: Transactional, Transformational & Data-Driven

00:21:03 - Coachability & When Coaching Isn’t the Answer

00:24:46 - Memorable Coaching Moments & Navigating Difficult Clients

00:27:38 - Respect, Leadership Lessons & Human-Centered Leadership

00:31:11 - Behind the Scenes: What Drives Sha & Teamwork

00:34:41 - Conclusion & Gratitude

Gain expert insights into:

• How professional coaching differs from simply giving advice
• Why listening is foundational for great coaches and leaders
• Transformational vs. transactional coaching
• Essential leadership mindsets for creating future possibilities
• Pros and cons of personality assessments like Gallup, MBTI, and Hogan
• Real-world coaching stories that sparked true breakthroughs
• When coaching is not the right approach—and what to do instead

Connect with Arvy Villamarzo:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvyvillamarzo/

Connect with Sha Nacino:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/

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